Women powering theatre

Women powering theatre

Bold scripts. Visionary direction. Unrivalled design. This month, we're celebrating women who are redefining the theatrical landscape. Discover the shows led by the women who don’t just take the stage, they craft it.
Poster of 1536 In London

1536

Ages 14+
from £45

Written by Ava Pickett, winner of the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and directed by Lyndsey Turner this new play explores the dynamics of female friendship in a world stacked against women. Kings don't kill their wives right? 1536 explores how the actions of a man in power changes the fate of working class women in Tudor England.

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Inter Alia

Ages 14+
from £81

Suzie Milller, Olivier Award-winning writer of Prima Facie, presents this searing legal drama, returning for a limited run after a sold-out season at the National Theatre. Rosamund Pike plays a Crown Court Judge balancing her career and motherhood and the morally grey areas that exist around what is accepted as the truth. This show is powerful and will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

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The Authenticator

from £23

Written by the acclaimed Winsome Pinnock and directed by Olivier Award-winner Miranda Cromwell, this is a gripping gothic thriller about art, provenance and who gets to tell the story. This play puts complex female characters front and centre.

Poster of SIX in London.

SIX

91%

Ages 10+
from £38

Lucy Moss,the youngest woman ever to direct a musical on Broadway, reigns as co-writer and co-director of Six. With a company full of incredible women, Six is the ultimate girls' night out. If you haven't seen the pop concert/history lesson yet book your tickets now. If you have, you're probably overdue a return trip for a real mood boost.

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Marie & Rosetta

Ages 12+
from £33

Director Monique Touko presents the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a soulful celebration of the "Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll." Along with set designer Lily Arnold, costume designer Jodie-Simone Howe and movement director Kloé Dean this team has created a show which restores these musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history.

Hadestown

90%

Ages 8+
from £28

This haunting, soulful folk-opera is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics, and Rachel Chavkin who developed and directed the show. Together, they’ve built a world that feels both ancient and incredibly modern.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

91%

Ages 12+
from £25

Choreographer Sonya Tayeh and costume designer Catherine Zuber have created iconic looks and incredible movement that make the world of Moulin Rouge dazzling. This Spectacular Spectacular is a total feast for the senses.

The Mousetrap

87%

Ages 7+
from £26

The world's longest running play from Agatha Christie, the woman who defined a genre. Director Ola Ince has breathed fresh, contemporary life into this West End staple.

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Romeo & Juliet

Ages 10+
from £39

Awarding winning set and costume designer Hildegard Bechtler has crafted the look for this fresh, cinematic take on the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers. We are so excited to see how the spaces she has created will set the scene for this epic and intense tragedy.

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Into The Woods

93%

Ages 12+
from £28

Aideen Malone is the lighting designer (essential for those moody woods!) and Jenny Ogilvie is the movement director of this incredible revival. This journey through the dark side of fairytales is beautifully choreographed which makes the iconic musical numbers all the more spectacular.

Oh, Mary!

92%

Ages 14+
from £33

The visuals of this uproariously dark and chaotic reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln, are shaped by Holly Pierson's incredible costume design. The show has recently been extended in the West End as London can't get enough. Grab your friends and get ready for a laugh in this hilarious one act play.

Poster of Stranger Things: The First Shadow in London

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

93%

Ages 12+
from £39

Sonia Friedman stands as the executive producer of this production, one of the most influential women in theatre with over 60 Tony Awards to her name. This landmark production has stunning special effects, extraordinary performances and a gripping original standalone storyline. A must-see for anyone dealing with Stranger Things withdrawal or looking for truly memorable experience.

Her editorial Midas touch is the engine behind this massive expansion of the Stranger Things universe, proving her unparalleled ability to turn global phenomena into breathtaking, high-stakes theatrical events.

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